I was just watching ESPN News now, so there isno link on this, but they are reporting as breaking news that Shaq will be out 2-4 weeks. OuCH! That is going to affect them I think. Just think, the season is just starting and Shaq is already sidelined. How much more does he have in his tank for his career?
Well, we Spurs fans know how this feels...lets all hope our team stays healthy this year, cuz if they do we will all be celebrating again.
GO,SPURS,GO!!!!

They have enough firepower to win without him. Walker, Williams, and Wade can carry the offense just fine. Problem is when Shaq comes back, and Walker is used to taking 18 shots a game. They'll have to start the readjustment process all over again.

he could probably be back in 2 weeks, but the heat should defer to caution and rest him for 4. the bottom line is playoffs. but this will definitely mess with the team's ability to get their chemistry going.

Actually, watching the game last night, Shaq almost seemed out of place. He was getting passes he wasn't expecting from Jwill, wasn't getting alot of touches. And yet, Miami got back in it, virtually without him. I think they will be fine without him in the regular season, but they definitely need him for the playoffs. Problem is, you don't really heal from an ankle sprain until you've a few months of rest. I think we will see a bunch of excuses when they lose in the playoffs.

They have enough firepower to win without him. Walker, Williams, and Wade can carry the offense just fine. Problem is when Shaq comes back, and Walker is used to taking 18 shots a game. They'll have to start the readjustment process all over again.

Yep, they should be OK without him. It will be coming back that is the problem. Of course, he wont be gone like Webber was, so getting him back into the rotation shouldnt be as bad.

How critical is Shaq to a team's success? Tune-in in 2-4 weeks to find out.

Miami playing with an injured Shaq was beating Detroit last year. Although the Jones' are gone, I think that Miami is still very good without Shaq. Actually Shaq's injury problems are one of the reason that Riley incresed the talent level on his team instead of investing in strict role players.

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Their defense might slip without him... they will probably be okay for the regular season though.

The big problem is his team becoming accustomed to playing without out him for the first month of the season. Could make for some nastiness when he returns and wants the ball.

I'm not sure about that. Shaq's defense is looking worse with the day.

Cuz I'm sooory man, I've watched that replay enough times, and being a fan of the dirtiest little player in history in Johnny Stockon, I've seen all the moves. Artest just slipped in and conveniently placed his foot under Shaq's...

...and in the words of the cut and pastes guys from the Guinness beer commercials "BRILLIANT"

The problem with this as far as Shaq is concerned is that they have the pieces for a more up-tempo style of play. They have to slow it down a bit to get shaq involved.

If shaq is out too long...the guys might get used to playing the run and gun style...and may not like going back to the "dump it to shaq" style that they probably need to play in order to go all the way.

The problem with this as far as Shaq is concerned is that they have the pieces for a more up-tempo style of play. They have to slow it down a bit to get shaq involved.

If shaq is out too long...the guys might get used to playing the run and gun style...and may not like going back to the "dump it to shaq" style that they probably need to play in order to go all the way.

Or they may be better for it like we were when Tim was gone last year. We started doing even more motion offense and that helped us in the playoffs. I kno Shaq is more demanding of attention and the ball than Tim but this is what i think will happen.

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